OULU, Finland, July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- EB, Elektrobit Corporation (OMX: EBC1V), a leading developer of cutting-edge embedded technology solutions for automotive and wireless industries, proudly announced today, that earlier this week, two of its all-IP enabled, integrated satellite-terrestrial smartphone reference designs were used by TerreStar Networks, to successfully complete an end-to-end voice over IP (VoIP) phone call over TerreStar-1, the world's largest, most advanced commercial communications satellite. This call demonstrates EB's ability to design and develop sophisticated mobile device reference designs that work in real-world satellite-terrestrial environments.

Similar in look-and-feel to today's smartphones -- including an internal antenna; unseen on any other satellite phone -- the satellite-terrestrial smartphone reference design represents the world's first quad-band GSM and tri-band WCDMA/HSPA device running the Microsoft(R) Windows(TM) Mobile 6.5 operating system, and offering integrated satellite-terrestrial voice and data capabilities. Additionally, EB's satellite-terrestrial reference design offers:

• The only fully IP-based satellite phone using high-speed packet data;
• The first satellite-terrestrial smartphone with a touch screen and a full QWERTY keyboard;
• The first satellite-terrestrial smartphone based on Windows Mobile operating system, with competitive service offerings, including: SMS, MMS, IM, Email, Push to Talk and Location Based Services (LBS).
  

"Meeting this objective validates EB's capabilities to turn mass market mobile technology into enriching devices and experiences for the Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) industry," said Jani Lyrintzis, vice president and general manager, Wireless Solutions, EB. "We congratulate TerreStar Networks on their successful first IP-based phone call over the satellite network, and are proud to be part of this momentous occasion."

This week's call, which was essential to TerreStar's ability to meet its final FCC (Federal Communications Commission) milestone, represents a strong proof point for EB's dedication, commitment and collaboration with partners to deliver the next-generation of dual-mode satellite-terrestrial mobile devices.

Based on its highly flexible satellite-terrestrial platform, EB can develop customer specific satellite-terrestrial devices connecting to 2G/3G networks and to S-Band satellite networks. The Company makes satellite-terrestrial device development and lifecycle management simple by building collaborative product development ecosystems that ensure easy mass customization for various verticals within a short time to market.

For more information about EB's satellite-terrestrial reference designs visit: www.elektrobit.com

    FURTHER INFORMATION:
    Joakim Granholm
    Director, Marketing
    EB Wireless Solutions
    Tel. +358 40 344 3733
    Email: joakim.granholm@elektrobit.com

    Chris Fallon
    Ruder Finn Public Relations for EB
    Tel. +1 212 715 1691
    Email: fallonc@ruderfinn.com

EB, Elektrobit Corporation

EB creates advanced technology and turns it into enriching end-user experiences. EB is specialized in demanding embedded software and hardware solutions for wireless and automotive industries. The net sales for the year 2008 totalled MEUR 172.3. Elektrobit Corporation is listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. www.elektrobit.com.

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